Everything seems to indicate that Apple could “open” iOS to install aplicaciones from sources outside of the Aplicación Store, at least in Europe.
Aplicaciones from non-Aplicación Store sources may soon be able to be installed on iPhone. At least in Europe.
This has since been confirmed Bloombergwhere they indicate that the change would come under pressure from the European Union after the entry into force of the DMA (Digital Markets Act or Digital Markets Law), the restrictions of which will become mandatory from 2024.
Third-party aplicación stores and the ability to manually install aplicaciones: iOS could change completely
The report says so The law would force Apple to open up its mobile operating system to install applications from sources outside the Aplicación Store (a process commonly known as page loads), as has been possible in Android practically since its inception.
But that’s not all. Apple must too Allow third party aplicación stores on iOS to coexist with your aplicación store. This opens the door for the application stores of companies such as Amazon, Epic Games or even Google plus to reach the iPhone and iPad.
Although Apple would already be working on these changes within its platform, its impact is expected to be limited to European regions. Unless other countries escoge to follow the EU’s steps and draft regulations afín to those of the new Digital Markets Act.
For its part, Apple would plan keep control of some about the distribution of the applications on their platforms. For example, Perform aplicación checks and maybe even to charge a fee for developers who create aplicaciones for the iPhone, whether they use the Aplicación Store to distribute their aplicaciones or not.
Aside from all of the above, they explain that from Bloomberg The measures would go beyond digital applications and stores. The new regulations would force those from Cupertino to make changes to other aspects of their devices, such as Access to camera, NFC connectivity or “Find my” network. which allows AirTags to work.
Apple refuses to accept RCS messages in iMessage
iMessage another of the platforms that will be affected by the new digital markets law since it was equipo up by the European Union Interoperability must be given among the major instant messaging services to avoid being monopolized by large corporations.
In this sense, iMessage should offer users to “chat” with people using minority messaging aplicaciones without having to change applications.
And while it’s unclear how these changes will be implemented, Apple has refused to work on integrating the RCS protocol into its iMessage messaging applicationdespite pressure from Google plus and its partners in this regard.
Either way, Apple will have to find a way to comply or risk it You have to pay objetivos of up to 20% of your annual income in the event of repeated violations of the law. These changes must be effective no later than March 6, 2024 across the Company’s various platforms and services.